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Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and ...

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Asian shares advance in upbeat start to 2026

Asian shares advance in upbeat start to 2026

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets began the new year Friday with gains, while U.S. futures and oil prices also advanced. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 2.2% to 26,189.79 on a strong rally in tech shares...

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Health subsidies expire for millions of Americans

Health subsidies expire for millions of Americans

NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs fo...

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Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026

Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the piece...

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Warren Buffett quotes on life and investing during his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett quotes on life and investing during his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and fille...

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Wall Street ticks lower in light trading ahead of the final opening bell of 2025

Wall Street ticks lower in light trading ahead of the final opening bell of 2025

Wall Street drifting lower before the opening bell, heading for the fourth day of losses, on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncer...

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